Self-contentment Leads to Confidence
Being self-content means accepting and acknowledging who you are
at your core and becoming satisfied -- maybe not perfect, but
satisfied -- in all areas of your life. When you learn to better
understand, better appreciate and eventually love yourself, you
exude a quiet confidence that will open doors to what you want
in life.
One way to develop a strong sense of self-contentment is to
give yourself the gift of self-appreciation. Offer yourself the
same respect and kindness you give to others you care deeply
for. In doing so, you will feel more at peace with yourself, be
strong in your convictions and easily stand up for yourself.
Here are three ways to support you in becoming more confident.
1. Silence Your Inner Critic
Many women have a tendency to focus on what is "wrong" about
themselves rather than what is "right." We tend to pick out and
pick on the parts of ourselves we like the least. This
disapproving inner critic (that little voice inside our head
that points our faults and undermines our achievements) needs to
be silenced. Instead of focusing on what you don't like about
yourself, do your best to acknowledge and appreciate what makes
you unique. Your smile. Your sense of humor. Your eyes. Now go
further. What qualities define you as a person? Resist the
temptation to criticize yourself. This is a learned behavior and
it can be unlearned with intentional action. 2. Surround
Yourself with Positive Environments
In order to remain confident or regain confidence, you have to
ensure that you surround yourself with positive environments